Abstract: A method for determining an end of life of a battery includes determining a discharge capacity of the battery at a given moment in time, determining a discharge capacity at a functional endpoint of the battery, and determining a fuel remaining in the battery at the given moment in time as a function of both the discharge capacity at the given moment in time and the discharge capacity of the battery at the functional endpoint of the battery. The determined fuel remaining is indicative of an end of life of the battery.

Abstract: An apparatus for monitoring a battery pack having a plurality of serially connected rechargeable batteries. The apparatus comprises a means of detecting cell reversal and a means of protecting the batteries of the battery pack upon detection of cell reversal.

Abstract: A correction device for secondary batteries comprises a voltage difference detection circuit for detecting variation in terminal voltages of at least two secondary batteries connected in series, and a discharge circuit for discharging one of the at least two secondary batteries which has a maximum terminal voltage, when the variation in the terminal voltages exceeds a preset value. The discharge circuit stops discharging when the terminal voltage of the one of the secondary batteries which is discharged becomes lower than a reference value.

Abstract: Correlations between a residual capacity of a secondary battery and 4 parameters of an internal resistance, temperature, a discharge current and one of an open circuit voltage and a discharge voltage of the secondary battery are previously determined and a contour map of the residual capacity and 2 of the parameters is made, for example. Then, at least 2 varying parameters selected from the 4 parameters are detected while the secondary battery is in use and collated with the correlations to estimate the residual capacity of the secondary battery.

Abstract: The subject invention pertains to a method and device for implementing a dynamic End of Discharge Voltage (EODV) for rechargeable batteries and battery packs (batteries/packs). This dynamic EODV can be adjusted based on, for example, environment, operating conditions, temperature, residual capacity, cell chemistry, cell size, form factor, discharge rate, and/or the number of charge/discharge cycles the battery has undergone. The subject invention can provide for enhanced run time from each discharge cycle of the battery/pack. In addition, the subject invention can provide for more accurate save-to-disk alarms, while ensuring adequate energy for the actual save to disk operation. Furthermore, the subject invention can also extend the useful life of the battery/pack.

Abstract: A remaining battery capacity measuring device having a microprocessor and an integrated circuit is packaged together with a secondary battery to form a battery pack. The integrated circuit includes a current measuring circuit for charging and discharging currents of a secondary battery, an overcurrent detection circuit for detecting overcurrent in the secondary battery, a driver circuit for driving a semiconductor switch for change and discharge control of the secondary battery, and a power switch circuit for power-saving operation. The current measuring circuit includes an operational amplifier for detecting a voltage across a resistor for current detection, and has a function to apply a variable offset voltage to the amplifier and a function to vary the gain of another operational amplifier for amplifying the output of the former operational amplifier.

Abstract: An electrochemical energy converter device (1) with at least one in particular rechargeable electrode assembly (2), which is provided to provide electrical energy at least intermittently to a consumer in particular, which has at least two electrodes (3, 3a) of different polarity, with at least a current conduction device (4, 4a), which is provided to be electrically, preferably materially connected to one of the electrodes (3, 3a) of the electrode assembly (2), with a cell housing (5) with a first housing part (6), wherein the first housing part (6) is provided to encompass the electrode assembly (2) at least in certain areas.

Abstract: A load is connected to a first battery group. The first battery group and a second battery group are connected in series to each other. A bidirectional DC/DC converter for electric power migration between the first battery group and the second battery group is provided.

Abstract: Portable electronic devices, systems and methods are provided for managing battery usage of a dual-battery handset including a embedded battery and for receiving a replaceable battery operatively connected to the embedded battery. An embedded battery of a portable electronic device is monitored and in response to detection of a battery deterioration event, controlling a discharge rate of the embedded battery and a discharge rate of the replaceable battery.

Abstract: A battery pack includes a battery cell, a current converting unit connected between the battery cell and a load and converts a discharge current of the battery cell, and a microcomputer that determines an amount of a discharge current of the battery cell and controls the current converting unit based on the amount of the discharge current. Accordingly, a current needed for the load may be adjusted in the battery pack.

Abstract: A battery controller and method for controlling a battery include generating a battery capacity prediction model that characterizes a battery capacity decay rate. Future battery capacity for a battery under control is predicted based on the battery capacity prediction model and a present value of the battery capacity. One or more operational parameters of the battery under control is controlled based on the predicted future battery capacity.

Abstract: Provided are an apparatus and a method for battery balancing, and more particularly, to an apparatus and a method for battery balancing capable of implementing balancing between batteries which are connected in parallel.

Abstract: A battery system includes a battery pack, an electrical interface and a load discharging the battery pack. The battery pack is used to provide a power supply and includes a monitor which is configured to monitor a battery status of the battery pack. The electrical interface is coupled to the battery pack for transmitting the power supply and the battery status. The load is coupled to the battery pack through the electrical interface, and receives the power supply to discharge the battery pack and receives the battery status via a first communication bus to control the discharging of the battery pack based on the battery status.

Abstract: A load is connected to a first battery group. The first battery group and a second battery group are connected in series to each other. A bidirectional DC/DC converter for electric power migration between the first battery group and the second battery group is provided.

Abstract: A charging device with battery detection and protection function comprises a controlling circuit between a charging circuit and a battery. The controlling circuit uses the characteristics of pole assembly of battery for battery detection and protection function. Moreover, the controlling circuit prevents the explosion of battery due to charging of damaged battery.

Abstract: A battery testing apparatus including battery charger/tester and a controller having battery charge mode and a battery test mode. In the battery charge mode, the controller causes a utility power source to be connected to the battery charger/tester, and the battery charger/tester allows electrical current to flow from the utility power source to the battery. In the battery test mode, the battery charger/tester allows current to flow to the utility power source so as to provide a consistently repeatable power draw from the battery reducing the error in detection of a weakened battery.

Abstract: A remote battery monitor that is configurable based upon the data from the battery and is able to monitor the condition of the battery while the battery is present in a circuit.

Abstract: A battery system is described. In one embodiment, the battery system uses a battery override. In another embodiment, the battery system has an integrated power management system having a charge controller and an inverter integrated into a single device.

Abstract: A battery pack comprising a plurality of batteries. Each of the batteries includes: a control circuit, for detecting power of the batteries to generate power information; and at least one transmitting interface, for outputting the power information, and for receiving external power or for outputting the power stored in the battery, wherein the control circuit further determines if the external power is utilized to charge the battery according to the power of the batteries.

Abstract: A disclosed battery protecting circuit includes a battery protecting IC powered by a voltage of a secondary battery; another battery protecting IC powered by a voltage of another secondary battery connected to the secondary battery in series; and a constant voltage output unit which receives a maximum voltage obtained by adding voltages of the secondary battery and the other secondary battery in series and outputs a constant voltage upon receipt of a control signal from an output terminal of the battery protecting IC or the other battery protecting IC.